Catherine Mary MacSorley facts for kids

Catherine Mary MacSorley (born October 5, 1848 – died January 26, 1929) was an Irish writer. She was known for writing books especially for girls and stories with religious messages.

About Catherine Mary MacSorley

Catherine Mary MacSorley was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1848. She was the oldest daughter of Catherine and Rev. John James MacSorley. Her father was a church leader, serving as the rector of St. Peter's Church in Dublin.

The family lived in Ranelagh Road before moving to Harcourt Terrace. After her mother passed away in 1910, Catherine lived with her sister, Mary Gertrude, in Harcourt Terrace for the rest of their lives.

Many of Catherine's books were published by a group called the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK). This group helped share her stories with many readers.

She also wrote a hymn, which is a type of religious song. This hymn, called "We thank Thee, O our Father," was written in 1890 for the children of Saint Peter’s School.

Catherine Mary MacSorley passed away in Dublin in 1929. She was buried in Mount Jerome Cemetery.

What Did Catherine Mary MacSorley Write?

Catherine Mary MacSorley wrote many books, often for young girls. Her stories usually had good lessons or religious themes. Here are some of her published works:

• The Earl-Printer: A Tale of the Time of Caxton (1877)
• His Chosen Work; or, Was it a Failure? (1884)
• Number One, Brighton Street: Or When We Assemble And Meet Together (1885)
• A Few Good Women, and What They Teach Us. A Book for Girls (1886)
• Exiled; or When Great Grandmother Was Young (1889)
• A Dull Life (1892)
• After Many Days (1892)
• The Old House (1893)
• A Steep Road (1894)
• Aunt Dorothy's Tea-Table etc. (1896)
• A Seaside Story (1897)
• The Dog at Number Twelve (1898)
• Rosie's Friend (1899)
• The Children's Plan and What Came of it etc. (1899)
• The Vicarage Children (1900)
• The Vicar's Dreams. A Christmas Story (no date given)
• An Irish Cousin (1901)
• How the Story Ended (1902)
• Good-bye, Summer. A Story for Girls (1906)
• Nora; an Irish Story (1908)
• The Rectory Family (1910)
• Harold's Mother; or the Bugle Call (1914)
• Ireland and her Church: A Simple History for Children (1915) - also called The Island of Saints
• The Story of our Parish - St. Peter's, Dublin (1917)
• The Road Through the Bog (1918)

See also

• List of Irish writers